CEM
CEM LA-1017 Solar Power Meter & Digital Multimeter electrician tool
Measures solar irradiance up to 1999 W/m² and functions as a digital multimeter with data hold, max/min recording and selectable units
- TypeTest Equipment
- Color/FinishRed
- Item Count1 pack
- Selling UnitBox
- Parts3 Years
- Labor1 Year
- Measures sunlight up to 1999 W/m² or 634 BTU/(ft²·h)
- Data hold freezes readings for convenient recording
- Unit selection between W/m² and BTU/(ft²·h)
- Displays maximum and minimum values during testing
- Compact 162 × 74.5 × 44 mm housing fits in tool bags
Solar Power Meter & DMM
The CEM LA-1017 combines a solar power meter with a digital multimeter for electricians and solar installers who need to measure irradiance and verify electrical parameters in one handheld tool. It reads sunlight up to 1999 w/m² or 634 BTU/(ft²·h) with high accuracy and rapid response. A data hold function freezes readings while maximum and minimum capture tracks extremes during surveys.
Battery and Manual Requirements
The standard package excludes batteries because air shipping regulations prohibit them, so buyers must source suitable cells locally before first use. An English user manual is not included in the box; the supplier directs customers to request it from their support channel after purchase. Ensure you can obtain both items before relying on the meter for site work.
Measurement Flexibility
Unit selection switches between w/m² and BTU/(ft²·h) with a manual scale range, and the display shows units and polarity for clear reading. Direct reading requires no adjustments, while low battery indication warns when replacement is needed. The compact red housing measures 162 mm by 74.5 mm by 44 mm for tool-bag portability.
Highlights
- Measures sunlight up to 1999 W/m² or 634 BTU/(ft²·h)
- Data hold freezes readings for convenient recording
- Unit selection between W/m² and BTU/(ft²·h)
- Displays maximum and minimum values during testing
- Compact 162 × 74.5 × 44 mm housing fits in tool bags
Specifications
| Brand | CEM |
|---|---|
| Model | LA-1017 |
| Type | Test Equipment |
| Color/Finish | Red |
| Item Count | 1 pack |
| Selling Unit | Box |
| Parts | 3 Years |
| Labor | 1 Year |
Questions about this item
Does the LA-1017 ship with batteries or must I buy them separately?
The package excludes batteries; purchase standard cells locally before first use.
Which measurement scale should I select on the LA-1017 for my solar installation?
Choose w/m² up to 1999 or BTU/(ft²·h) up to 634 depending on the reporting standard your project requires.
What do the 1999 w/m² and 634 BTU/(ft²·h) limits mean when I test a panel outdoors?
They are the maximum sunlight intensities the meter can display; readings above those values will not register.
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